Pageloot

About the Project

We’re running a live SaaS product – a QR code generation platform – and are looking for a backend developer to join our small cross-functional team.

Tech Stack (Required)

• Python 3 — 3+ years
• Django — 3+ years
• Django REST Framework — 3+ years
• Web development — 3+ years
• Stripe API (and djstripe)
• GitLab

Nice to have

• AWS knowledge (mainly Docker and RDS)

Day-to-Day Focus (based on current goals)

• 90% New feature & API development, improvements to existing features
• 10% Deploy activities, writing tests, assisting with production environment issues, providing backend insight for business requirements

Project Management & Collaboration

• Jira (Kanban-style workflow)
• Slack for communication

Soft Skills (Required)

• Product mindset: focus on building and growing the product
• Accountability & ownership: your code will be customer-facing
• Independent self-management
• Team-oriented mindset
• Spoken English required

Code Quality & Best Practices

• Adherence to coding best practices
• Experience with code reviews and knowledge-sharing
• Familiarity with security standards and performance optimization
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Other Details

• Flexible working hours (GMT+3)
• Team communicates in Ukrainian and English
• 100% remote
• Open and transparent communication
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative and positive attitude
• At least 20 hours committed to the project per week.
• Hourly salary - invoice required at the end of each month.

Hiring Process

1. Application reviewed
2. Meet & greet in English with a Co-Founder (20 minutes + a few technical questions)
3. Technical test task (if suitable after step 1)
4. Final interview with Backend Lead (review + deeper discussion)
5. Hiring decision

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We are a small team, and while we strive to review every application, we may not be able to respond to all candidates. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in the role.

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About Us

We’re a small, bootstrapped SaaS company running a QR code generation platform. We’re looking for a part-time Manual QA (up to 20 hours/week) to help test new features and improve product quality.

What You’ll Do

• Run test cases, checklists, and exploratory tests
• Report and track bugs (Jira, jam.dev)
• Update and improve existing test cases in Qase.io
• Perform regression, acceptance, GUI, smoke, and sanity testing
• Communicate findings clearly with the product/dev team

Requirements

• Experience with manual QA testing (test design, bug reports, execution)
• Familiarity with Qase.io (or similar test management tools)
• Strong English
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Kyiv timezone (UTC+2) or close

Nice to have:

• API testing (Postman)
• Experience with AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for test case generation

Tools We Use

Qase.io • Jira • Slack • Toggl • Jam.dev • Google Suite

Work Setup

• Remote, flexible hours
• Team communicates in English and Ukrainian

Application Process

1. Video (1–2 minutes):
   • In English: What motivates you to be a QA tester?
   • In Ukrainian: What is your current career challenge, and what are you doing about it?
     (Simple phone recording is fine. Share via Dropbox or similar.)
2. Resume review
3. Short form questionnaire
4. Meet & greet (15–20 min)
5. Final short test assignment
6. Decision & onboarding